Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $63,430 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.49
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $103,000
Employed locally 110
National median $75,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $43,530
    50th (median)
    $63,430
    75th
    $94,100
    90th
    $103,000

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $117,770
    Springfield, IL $117,590
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $116,610

    Nearby metros — Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,120
    Vallejo, CA $119,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,310
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $112,230
    Modesto, CA $101,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $91,800

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,100
    Bakers $38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $30.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salaries?

    The median Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 15.6% below the national median of $75,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators in San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,530.